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Group-IB exposes first iOS trojan stealing facial data by 'GoldFactory'
Malware

Group-IB exposes first iOS trojan stealing facial data by 'GoldFactory'

Cybersecurity firm Group-IB uncovers iOS trojan, GoldPickaxe.iOS, the first to steal facial recognition data, believed to be made by Chinese threat actors, GoldFactory.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 19th Feb 2024
Kaspersky researchers reveal QakBot, a powerful banking Trojan
Malware

Kaspersky researchers reveal QakBot, a powerful banking Trojan

QakBot banking Trojan attacks have increased by 65% in 2021, affecting over 17,000 users worldwide, according to Kaspersky research.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 6th Sep 2021
Adware, fake apps and banking trojans targeting Android devices
Malware

Adware, fake apps and banking trojans targeting Android devices

Adware poses the biggest threat to Android devices, accounting for 45% of mobile threats in 2021, says research from Avast.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 18th Jun 2021
Banking malware grows 50% while cryptominers decline – Check Point
Malware

Banking malware grows 50% while cryptominers decline – Check Point

Check Point's mid-year report highlights a 50% rise in mobile banking malware attacks, yet cryptominers see a decline in activity in 2019.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 1st Aug 2019
DanaBot banking Trojan: How to protect your organisation
Malware

DanaBot banking Trojan: How to protect your organisation

DanaBot is a Trojan written in the Delphi programming language that includes banking site web injections and stealer functions.

By Tim Bentley • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Dec 2018
2018's worst malware revealed in report
Malware

2018's worst malware revealed in report

Webroot's 2018 Nastiest Malware report highlights Emotet, Trickbot, and GhostMiner as the latest threats, urging improved cybersecurity measures.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 2nd Nov 2018
Use of banking trojans up 50%, cryptomining still dominant malware – report
Malware

Use of banking trojans up 50%, cryptomining still dominant malware – report

Check Point's latest Global Threat Index reveals that Trojan malware families enter Top 10 Most Wanted Ranking; Cryptomining remains top of the list.

By Kai Ping Lew • 4 min read • Tue, 10th Jul 2018
Compromised websites spreading Chtonic banking trojan
Cloud Services

Compromised websites spreading Chtonic banking trojan

Affected websites that use outdated versions of WordPress, Joomla and Squarespace content management systems may be compromised.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Apr 2018
New Panda Banker campaign targets Japan's financial institutions
Breach Prevention

New Panda Banker campaign targets Japan's financial institutions

Popular banking malware Panda Banker, also known as PandaBot and Zeus Panda is reportedly targeting Japan's financial institutions for the first time.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 4th Apr 2018
From Dridex to Friedex: Malware creators dabble in ransomware
Malware

From Dridex to Friedex: Malware creators dabble in ransomware

The creators of the Dridex banking Trojan are also responsible for FriedEx (also known as BitPaymer), a ransomware that was discovered in mid-2017.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 31st Jan 2018
Ursnif banking Trojan loves New Zealand and Australia as its targets
Malware

Ursnif banking Trojan loves New Zealand and Australia as its targets

The Ursnif Banking Trojan seems to love Australia and New Zealand, based on findings that show its 'disproportionate prevalence' in the two countries.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Jan 2018
2017's threat landscape report shows ransomware epidemic
Malware

2017's threat landscape report shows ransomware epidemic

Cyberthreats have changed significantly in 2017 - Bitdefender's annual report shows one in six spam emails now contain some form of ransomware.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Nov 2017
Number of malicious emails soars 85% from previous quarter
Malware

Number of malicious emails soars 85% from previous quarter

Proofpoint has released the findings from its massive Quarterly Threat Report – some of which are astonishing.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Oct 2017

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Appdome launches AI-native defences for mobile apps
Malware

Appdome launches AI-native defences for mobile apps

Appdome has launched AI-driven mobile defences with 24 plugins to combat trojans and malware targeting banking and fintech apps on Android and iOS.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Feb 2025